Intel Sells Internet TV Unit to Verizon, and More

1/21/2014 3:42PM

What's News: Intel is selling its online television unit to Verizon. Thailand declares a state of emergency. President Obama to meet with Pope Francis in March. Washington shuts down as snowstorm moves in. Joanne Po reports.

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